MW221/MW201 Series LCD Monitor User Guide
E2675 Second edition V2 December 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Table of contents Notices ................................................................................................ iv Safety information ............................................................................... v Care & Cleaning ................................................................................... vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Package contents ...........................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Never try to open the monitor cabinet. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is better to disconnect the cables and power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the monitor. Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Turn your monitor off and unplug the power cord. Clean the monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty card, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
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1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® MW221/MW201 Series LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. The ASUS® MW221/MW201 Series LCD monitor gives you a full view of documents and web pages, and saving you the trouble of having to scroll the bar while you read or surf the Internet.
1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front of the LCD monitor Stereo speaker Base 1 1. Headphone port mini-plug (3.5mm). • • 3 4 5 6 . This port connects a headphone with a stereo The headphone port is under the icon . The headphone is purchased separately. 2. SPLENDID Button: • Use this hotkey to switch from five video preset modes (Game Mode, Night View Mode, Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement Technology.
4. MENU Button: • Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD is activated. 5. • • 6. Button: Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move right/down to the next fuction. This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. Power button/power indicator • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status 1.3.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
2.1 Connecting the cables 1. Remove the rear cover. 2. Connect the cables as the following instructions: • To connect the audio cable: connect one end of the audio cable to the monitor’s Audio-in port, and then connect the other end to the computer multi-media (or audio) card’s audio output. • To connect the power cord: connect one end of the power cord securely to the monitor’s AC input port, the other end to a power outlet. • To connect the VGA/DVI cable: a.
2.3 Adjusting the monitor • For optimal viewing, we recommend that you look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. • Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle. • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5º to 20º. -5º~20º It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the the viewing angle.
2.4 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the MW221/MW201 Series LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand: 1. Remove the rear cover. 2. Push Button 1 on the arm/stand with one hand, then lift the monitor with the other hand at the same time. 3. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table and use a screwdriver to remove the three screws on the arm/stand as the below drawing shows. 4. Push Button 2 to remove the VESA cover.
2-4 Chapter 2: Setup
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press and to navigate through the functions. Highlight and activate the desired function by pressing the MENU button. If the function selected has a sub-menu, press + and - again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by pressing the MENU button. 3. Press 4. To exit the OSD menu, press the SPLENDID button.
Image You can adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, saturation,position (VGA only), and focus (VGA only) from this main function. 2. • • • • • • Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. hotkey to activate this function. Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. Position: adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the image.
nput Select In In this function, you can select 4. either VGA or DVI input source. (Only for some models) System Setup Allow you to adjust the system. 5. • V o l u m e : the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. activate this function. • OSD Setup: adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. In the OSD Timeout selection, you can adjust the OSD timeout from 10 to 120.
3.2 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem 3-4 Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. The Power LED lights amber and there is no screen image • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer. • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are bent.
3.3 Supported operating modes Standard Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Frequency DOS 720 x 400 31.47KHz 70Hz 28.32MHz VGA 640 x 480 31.47KHz 60Hz 25.18MHz 640 x 480 37.90KHz 72Hz 31.50MHz 640 x 480 37.50KHz 75Hz 31.50MHz 800 x 600 35.16KHz 56Hz 36.00MHz 800 x 600 37.90KHz 60Hz 40.00MHz 800 x 600 48.10KHz 72Hz 50.00MHz 800 x 600 46.90KHz 75Hz 49.50MHz 1024 x 768 48.40KHz 60Hz 65.00MHz 1024 x 768 56.50KHz 70Hz 75.00MHz 1024 x 768 60.
3-6 Chapter 3: General Instruction
